How far is Jackson, TN from Red Bank, TN?
The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (324 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Red Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Red Bank.
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Start on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Whitehall Street
4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Dayton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Dayton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue West
27 m · 4 sec · Euclid Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Red Bank.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Red Bank?
The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Jackson and 129.7 miles from Red Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.3 miles (324 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Red Bank, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 201.32 mi (324 km).
#1 Jackson
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
| Population | 67,402 |
| Coordinates | 35.6145200, -88.8139500 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Bank
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 11,769 |
| Coordinates | 35.1122900, -85.2941300 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bank (-85.29413, 35.11229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.91 | $77.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.58 | $85.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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